Day: January 11, 2025

Q. आपको दिए गए मानचित्र पर अंकित निम्नलिखित स्थानों की पहचान कीजिए एवं अपनी प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में उनमे से प्रत्येक पर लगभग 30 शब्दों की संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए। मानचित्र पर अंकित प्रत्येक स्थान के लिए स्थान निर्धा संकेत क्रमानुसार नीचे दिए गए हैं: Identify the following places marked on the map supplied to you and […]

Q. Evaluate the contribution of Qalandariyyah to medieval Indian culture. मध्यकालीन भारतीय संस्कृति में कलंदरिया के योगदान का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Qalandariyyah, a mystical Islamic movement that emerged as a subgroup within Sufism, played a significant role in shaping the spiritual and cultural landscape of medieval India. The Qalandars, known for their […]

Q. “Instead of bringing credit, the Ibadat Khana brought growing discredit to Akbar.” Comment. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Ibadat Khana, or House of Worship, was an institution established by Emperor Akbar in 1575 at his capital, Fatehpur Sikri, to facilitate discussions on religious and spiritual matters. Akbar’s intention behind founding the Ibadat Khana was to […]

Q.1 “After acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like ‘an Indian ruler’.” Explain. [10 Marks] Q.2 How did the British establish their control over Bengal up to 1765 ? Why did the challenge of the Bengal Nawabs ultimately collapse ? [20 Marks] Q.3 “We have crippled our enemy without making our […]

Q.1 “After acquiring Diwani, the government of the East India Company functioned like ‘an Indian ruler’.” Explain. [10 Marks] Ans: Following the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Robert Clive set up the infamous dual system of administration in Bengal. On August 12, 1765 Clive secured from Shah Alam II, the powerless Mughal Emperor, a farman granting […]